All articles by Richard Irvine-Brown
Richard Irvine-Brown
BMW FS revenues up, profit down, 2012
BMW Financial Services has recorded a growth in revenues while profit before tax dropped, year-on-year, according to BMW Group figures for 2012.
VWFS RoE down, Group contribution up, 2012
Volkswagen Financial Services saw return on equity drop while both operating profit and contribution to Volkswagen Groups overall profit grew, according to the Groups results for 2012.
FCA launches website and logo
The website of the Financial Conduct Authority is set to go live as of 1 April 2013, with the body also revealing its operational logo.
FGA Capital offers £500 on Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep
Fiat Group Automobiles Capital has launched deposit contribution schemes on a range of Jeep, Chrysler and Fiat Models until 18 March.
New plate and deals to impact used remarketers
Remarketing firms are at odds over whether manufacturers finance offers are attracting customers away from the second-hand market or contributing to steady used car sales figures.
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Standing to run London Marathon
Greg Standing, partner in the Dispute Resolution Group at law firm Wragge & Co, is running the London Marathon next month to raise money for Sense, the charity for deafblind people.
Vauxhall uses GMAC for new model PCP
Vauxhall has launched its latest PCP range, separate from the Flexible Finance range, using GMAC UK as provider rather than Santander Consumer Finance.
Foreign demand inflating UK used values CAP
The prices of used vehicles in the UK are being inflated by overseas demand, according to vehicle valuation firm CAP.
FCA approach gratifying Sklaroff
The Finance & Leasing Association has spoken of its hopes and concerns over the deadline set by the Government for transfer of regulatory powers to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Finance penetration hits 71.6% – FLA
The overall penetration for members of the Finance & Leasing Association of finance in new cars bought through dealerships hit 71.6% over the 12 months to January 2013, according to the FLA.